According to the New Orleans Police Department, the victim met the two women, 29-year-old Alicia Marie Ford and 21-year-old Taneal Brishay Miller, in the French Quarter Saturday about 2:30 a.m.

After drinking several alcoholic drinks, the victim, Ford and Miller all left in Ford’s vehicle, police said.

As they all arrived at a gas station in the 400 block of North Rampart Street, the women got out of the car and the man discovered his wallet, which has about $1,200 in it, was missing.

Police said the man confronted the women in a heated argument. That’s when police said Ford pepper sprayed the man and attempted to throw him out of the car. Officers arrived at the scene and Ford and Miller fled, leaving behind their identifications.

Miller and Ford are sought on theft and simple battery charges.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or 911.

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